On Thursday 13 September 2018 at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Lieutenant General Rick Burr AO DSC MVO, Chief of Army, and Warrant Officer Grant McFarlane OAM, Regimental Sergeant Major – Army.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception in recognition of the 100th meeting of the Australia Heritage Council.

On Wednesday 12 September 2018, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, were welcomed by Councillor Amanda Findley, Mayor of Shoalhaven City Council, during a civic reception, where they met with members of the community.

Afterwards, Their Excellencies were welcomed by CAPT Fiona Sneath RAN, CO HMAS Albatross, for a visit to 723 Squadron at HMAS Albatross. The Governor-General viewed facilities and presented commissions to Royal Australian Navy Officers.

On Tuesday 11 September 2018, at the University of Wollongong, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with staff and viewed facilities at the Early Start Centre.

Afterwards, Their Excellencies were welcomed by Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM, Lord Mayor of Wollongong City Council, during a civic reception at the Wollongong Art Gallery, where they met with members of the community.

On Monday 10 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Mr Zachary Matthews (Guildford Grammar School, WA) and Ms Phoebe Thomasson (St Brigid’s College, WA), as recipients of the 2018 Hasluck Leadership Award, accompanied by Mrs Anna Wyatt and Ms Lynnie Butler.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Letter of Commission from the High-Commissioner for Mozambique.

On Saturday 8 September 2018, at Brisbane International Airport, The Governor-General was represented for the arrival of Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, by Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Chris Austin ADC.

On Friday 7 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, hosted an Investiture Ceremony for Order of Australia honours and bravery decorations.

On Thursday 6 September 2018, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, hosted Investiture Ceremonies for Order of Australia honours.

Recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Awards 2018 can be accessed at https://www.gg.gov.au/queens-birthday-2018-honours-list

On Wednesday 5 September 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received His Excellency Dr Obaid Alhairi Salem Alketbi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, at Government House, Canberra.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from St Dympnas School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Tuesday 4 September 2018, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove visited the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Centre and received a brief on the health care services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians across the ACT and surrounding region.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Manning Valley Anglican School; and St Patrick’s School, NSW, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Monday 3 September 2018, at the Royal Australian Mint, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove attended the launch of the new effigy of Her Majesty the Queen on Australian coins, as guests of Mr Ross MacDiarmid, CEO, Royal Australian Mint.

Afterwards, at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, met with Invictus Games athletes and received an update on the 2018 Invictus Games Sydney from Mr Ben Rahilly, Chief Operating Officer.